Status:
valid
Authors:
Cope
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 50: 613 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889523
Common Names
- Hairy Perotis
- Perotis pilosa
- Hairy Perotis Grass
Description
Perotis pilosa (also called Hairy Perotis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in grassland, savanna and shrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Perotis pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perotis pilosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perotis pilosa is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be mowed to keep it looking neat.
Where to Find Perotis pilosa
Perotis pilosa is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Perotis pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perotis pilosa?
Perotis pilosa
What are the common names of Perotis pilosa?
No common names are known for this species
Where is Perotis pilosa found?
Perotis pilosa is found in Southeast Asia
Species in the Perotis genus
Perotis acanthoneuron,
Perotis clarksonii,
Perotis flavidodula,
Perotis hildebrandtii,
Perotis hordeiformis,
Perotis humbertii,
Perotis indica,
Perotis leptopus,
Perotis patens,
Perotis pilosa,
Perotis rara,
Perotis scabra,
Perotis somalensis,
Perotis vaginata,
Perotis arenacea,
Perotis ornithocephala,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984211-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].